| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $50.42 | 5.378% | $53.1316 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 4.217% | $206.037 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.76 | 12.180% | $253.2576 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.66 | 11.567% | $214.945 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 6.578% | $173.0294 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.82 | 10.844% | $203.7534 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.69 | 9.519% | $247.1734 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.40 | $1,351.3274 | $1,351.33 | $1,351.35 | $1,351.30 | |